The young mother, or management of children in regard to health

by William Andrus Alcott

$400 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books

First edition

Boston: Light & Stearns, 1836. First edition, 12mo, pp. 336 the last 2 leaves being Light & Stearns ads ; added engraved title page; original brown floral-patterned cloth, gilt-lettered direct on spine; light dampstaining in the bottom margins of the last 20 leaves or so, spine lightly sunned; otherwise near fine throughout. Alcott 1798-1859 was a cousin of Bronson Alcott and a pioneer in physical education and school-house design. He was the author

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